Jenkins hosts roundtable discussion on state budgeting

State Rep. Nancy Jenkins will host a roundtable discussion for the public Tuesday, Aug. 20.

The discussion will focus on the budget appropriations process in Michigan and feature Rep. Joe Haveman, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, and Attorney General Bill Schuette.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lenawee District Library, 4459 W. U.S. 223 in Adrian. Jenkins said Saturday that Schuette is expected to join the discussion around 3 p.m.

In a news release announcing the discussion, Jenkins said local sheriff's department officials, judges and county commissioners are also expected to attend.

"The appropriations committee deals with budgets that directly impact our local communities and their public safety," said Jenkins, R-Clayton, in the news release. "I am looking forward to having Rep. Haveman on hand to share information about the committee's work and address any questions or concerns that our local officials and residents may have about the budget process. This input will be invaluable to both of us as we continue our work in Lansing."

Jenkins, who is also an appropriations committee member, said the agenda includes an overview of the budget-making process, a discussion on how the appropriations process affects public safety funding in Lenawee County and a general question-and-answer period with the lawmakers and local officials.